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A “buffer zone” in Lok Sabha marks a new line of control
A “buffer zone” in Lok Sabha marks a new line of control
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Though it remains to be seen how far an agreement between the NDA and the INDIA bloc on observing a “Lakshman Rekha” on decorum in Lok Sabha is observed, Congress’s offer of regret over the unruly beh ...
Iran’s Security Chief Larijani Dead? IDF’s Big Claim as Middle East Tensions Soar
Iran’s Security Chief Larijani Dead? IDF’s Big Claim as Middle East Tensions Soar
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Israel said it killed Basij chief Gholamreza Soleimani in Iran strikes, while claiming Ali Larijani is dead. Conflicting signals, including a handwritten note, have left Larijani’s status unclear
Rural India in Focus: Centre’s Big Push for Insurance Inclusion Explained
Rural India in Focus: Centre’s Big Push for Insurance Inclusion Explained
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The government plans to expand insurance coverage to 25,000 gram panchayats, positioning rural India at the center of financial inclusion, while boosting health insurance access, affordability, and ma ...
Watch: 60-foot Iron Bridge Collapses in Delhi; Rescuers Waist-Deep in Sewage Water
Watch: 60-foot Iron Bridge Collapses in Delhi; Rescuers Waist-Deep in Sewage Water
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A 60-foot unsafe iron bridge collapsed in Delhi’s Roop Nagar, killing a woman who fell into a nala. Authorities had barricaded it earlier. Rescue teams recovered her body; probe underway
Kharg Island: Why Is It Iran's Most Critical And Vulnerable Asset?
Kharg Island: Why Is It Iran's Most Critical And Vulnerable Asset?
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Trump bombed it. Iran has threatened to reduce US-linked oil facilities to a pile of ashes. And a US seizure is now being openly discussed
Why Washington Is Eyeing a Crackdown on Chinese Role in US Defence Supply Chains
Why Washington Is Eyeing a Crackdown on Chinese Role in US Defence Supply Chains
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US lawmakers propose a bill to block Chinese-linked firms from Pentagon freight contracts, citing espionage risks, tighter security vetting and concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities and cyber thr ...
A Profitable Beauty Startup That Doesn’t Want VC Money? Recode Studios Is an Outlier or an Illusion
A Profitable Beauty Startup That Doesn’t Want VC Money? Recode Studios Is an Outlier or an Illusion
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As it heads for an SME IPO, Recode Studios positions itself as a profitable outlier in a VC-driven beauty market. But can that model hold at scale?
Meet Shridhar Venkat, the CEO Without Profit
Meet Shridhar Venkat, the CEO Without Profit
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He runs one of India’s largest non-profits, serving over 23 lakh children daily through a high-precision food supply chain. Inside Akshaya Patra and the CEO redefining leadership without profit
Watch: Rishabh Pant's airport look as he lands in Lucknow for Kuldeep Yadav’s reception
Watch: Rishabh Pant's airport look as he lands in Lucknow for Kuldeep Yadav’s reception
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The Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants will begin their IPL 2026 season campaign against Delhi Capitals on April 1, followed by their matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 5, Kolkata Knight ...
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Shivraj Hits His Target
Shivraj Hits His Target
Jagdambika On Rahul | Poll Heat | Shah in Control | China’s Turn | Owaisi Makes A Point | Pawar's Free Run
Power Shift In Patna: Bihar moves on even as Nitish Kumar remains central to the transition
Nitish Kumar may soon be out of state politics but his influence on events and decisions will not evaporate overnight. Kumar has not been free of idiosyncrasies and has made opportunistic decisions as ...
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: The Next Contest
The DMK’s incumbency, the AIADMK’s attempt at revival and the entry of smaller players are reshaping the familiar political arithmetic in the state
Change of Guard In Bihar
Change of Guard In Bihar
Carney’s Business Agenda | Yogi in Japan | Sukhu’s Troubles | Nabin's Touch | Busy Minister | American Flair
Twist In the Script
Twist In the Script
Lula’s Agenda | Vijay Impact | Invisible in Delhi | Vaishnaw In the Middle | The UAE Bond | Serious Gambhir
100 million strong! PM Modi becomes the most followed world leader on Instagram
US President Donald Trump holds the second spot with 43.2 million followers
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